Changes in Occupational Engagement After Lifestyle Modification-based Occupational Therapy Interventions with Long COVID Symptoms: a Feasibility and Pilot Study 1217

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Location: ROOM: Conference Room 4A >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4A is at the end of the corridor, after taking a right just before Room 4-D.

Presenter(s)

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Janice Tona, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

OT Program Director, Clinical Associate Professor
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States

Corresponding Presenter(s)

Sue Ann Sisto, PT, MA, PhD, FACRM

Professor and Chair of Rehabilitation Science
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY, United States

Slides Slides

Long Covid results in a myriad of symptons that can be responsive to rehabilitaton treatments. This presentation will define occupational engagement and lifestyle modification0based OT interventions. there will be pilot data provided to demonstrate the fascibility of this intervention for Long COVID.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss common symptoms of Long COVID and appreciate the impact of those symptoms on daily activities and occupational engagement.
Identify standardized instruments to measure daily functioning for individuals with Long COVID.
Recognize Important topics of intervention when addressing lifestyle modification for individuals with Long COVID.
Describe outcomes of a lifestyle modification Telehealth group programs including strengths and suggested improvements for future programs.